Sausage Shrimp Trottole

Trottole is a small pasta in a shaped to resemble spinning tops. (Think “dreidel.”) These tiny pastas are often used in soups, like minestrone or pasta e fagiole. However, these mini pasta spirals are also an excellent base for a skillet pasta meal – with spicy Italian sausage and a handful of coveted shrimp, a quick…

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Basil Pesto Wagu Ciriola Sandwich

We all love a good sandwich, particularly when assembled on the best of breads – crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and then slathered with aromatic basil, thin slices of Wagu Bresaola, and a hint of fresh mozzarella cheese. Slightly warm, barely melted…where are you-here or in your dreams? Basil…

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Roasted Pepper Relish & Buratta Créme

I’ve always adored fresh mozzarella – (Mozzarella di Bufala – Buffalo Mozzarella, to be exact). It’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s fresh, and it is utterly delicious.At one point in my life, I was able to obtain buffalo milk yogurt – good god, that was amazing. Long gone are those day (I’m sad that company did…

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Buffalo Mozzarella Meatball Bake

Sometimes you just know – you, know?Maybe it’s intuition. Maybe it’s heart connection. Maybe it’s just magic.But sometimes you just know – you know your bestie needs a good, hearty, home-cooked dinner.So, you put together a Buffalo Mozzarella Meatball Bake and deliver! Buffalo Mozzarella Meatball Bake 2 Tbs. olive oil1 yellow onion, chopped4 cups red…

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Sweet Potato Burrata Sauté

I had every intention of using fresh burrata cheese for this meal, and truly believe it may be the best choice for a somewhat subtle tang. However, in an attempt to limit myself to just one outing and one grocery store, rather than travel across town to two or three, accommodating all my wants and…

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